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Guest Opinion. It is time for animal behavior to become its own academic discipline. The Animal Behavior Society argues that ...

A dog’s refusal of a treat may seem small, but it can be a subtle indicator of fear, stress, or anxiety. While many dogs ...

WITH TROUBLED PETS AND JOINS US IN DEDHAM. MARY. THE REPORTER: OBVIOUSLY, DOGS DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH, BUT THEY ARE TRYING TO COMMUNICATE WITH US. IT IS UP TO US TO KNOW AND WATCH FOR THE SIGNALS. MEET ...

Dogs are often misunderstood by their human companions, especially when it comes to behavior that might be perceived as ...

An encore performance by Dr. Patricia McConnell, ethologist and certified applied animal behaviorist and is the author of two ...

That intense stare may look like judgment, but veterinarians say it’s often a form of communication, not rejection or dislike ...

The importance of knowing your dog as the individual they are I'm a fan of all people who choose to bring a dog into their homes and hearts taking the time to become amateur ethologists and spending ...

"Annoyance in dogs can look like lip licking, yawning, turning away, freezing or just general avoidance," Carpenter says.

CHARLESTON – Lowcountry dog owners are invited to their local county parks this spring to learn more about their loyal companions and how they see the world. Throughout the spring, Charleston County ...

Does your dog watch TV when you do? Mine typically fall asleep. But if yours are glued to the screen, well, a new study aims to better understand their TV-viewing behaviors. NPR's Nate Rott reports.

What's the best advice to give man about respecting man's best friend? Animal behaviorist John Bradshaw says it's realizing that dogs are neither wolves nor furry humans and that dog owners have ...